Dr. Phil

The Mystery of Michelle O'Connell: A Family Divided (13x41)

Air date: Nov 03, 2014

In September 2010, 24-year-old Michelle O’Connell was found shot to death in what authorities ruled a suicide — a case that was recently ordered reopened by the governor of Florida. Michelle’s mother, Patricia, and sister, Jennifer, insist the young mother never would have taken her own life, and they believe Michelle’s boyfriend, Jeremy — a sheriff’s deputy — killed her, which he denies. Michelle’s brother, Scott — also a sheriff’s deputy — supports Jeremy and says his mother and sister need to stop living in denial. How does he answer his mother’s accusation that he’s betraying his family to save his job? Dr. Phil brings this fractured family together in search of answers. What happened to Michelle that night? Hear from one of the first responders on the scene — why does she believe the initial finding of suicide was wrong? Plus, can this family put their differences aside and come together and grieve for Michelle?